Focuses on the origins of the American craft movement and features artists who tie their work to early craft techniques and pass on these techniques to others.

The American craft tradition did not just appear, fully-formed and mature. Where have our craft practices come from? How do they continue? The artists featured in "Origins" tie their work to early craft techniques and demonstrate how they are involved in passing these techniques to others in a continuum of creativity.

 Artists:

Philip Simmons, blacksmith
Vernon Owens, master potter
Teri Greeves, beadworker
Jim Bassler, weaver and teacher
Paul Stankard, glass artist